Planning appeal decision
115A High Street , Kinver, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6HL
Planning appeal 3333079 at 115A High Street , Kinver, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6HL (South Staffordshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 July 2024 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the Kinver Conservation Area.
to replace 5 windows to the property
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- DY7 6HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the Kinver Conservation Area
What decided it
The visual prominence of the front windows on the High Street and their material and design incompatibility with the historic character of the Conservation Area meant the private benefits of improved energy efficiency could not outweigh the heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EQ3EQ11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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